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CakeWise vs Bakesy vs Hotplate
Bakesy and Hotplate charge a fee on orders, so the more you sell, the more you pay. CakeWise is one flat monthly price. Your busiest month costs the same as your quietest.
Flat monthly price
Free
$0
Try the basics
Starter
$17.99/mo
For a bakery running day to day
Pro
$39.99/mo
Everything, up to 5 users
No percentage of your sales. Card processing is charged by Stripe and paid straight to your own bank account.
| CakeWise | Bakesy | Hotplate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Flat monthly price | Fee on orders | Fee on orders |
| Cut taken from each sale | None | Yes | Yes |
| Your own branded website | Shop page | Storefront page | |
| Custom cake requests with up to 5 photos | Limited | ||
| Deposits and balances by card | Full payment | ||
| Quote calculator with your costs and profit | |||
| Pickup & consultation calendar | Basic | Pickup windows | |
| Chat helper that knows your menu | |||
| Built for timed drops | Possible |
Based on public information as of October 2026. Fees and features change, so check each company's site for current details.
Keep every dollar of your sales.
Tell us about your bakery and we'll set up your site with you, personally.